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The Rangelands
The Rangelands, in the Great Basin spreads out over parts of Oregon, Nevada, Idaho, California and Utah; covering millions of acres. There are many threats to this rangeland, some include: insufficiently managed grazing, invasion of invasive species, juniper encroachment, climate change, off road vehicles, urban development and wildfires. Cheatgrass in particular is a really invasive species that increases the chances of wildfires. It also displaces the native vegetation, by out competing them. Another species that is a problem is Juniper, because it increases the size of the bear ground. It also causes an increase in run of, which leads to erosion. Some solutions for these threats include: prescribed burning, mechanical treatment,
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